William Noglows is Championing Progressive House from the Ground Up
- Tony Allen
- 24 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you’re plugged into the progressive house scene, chances are you’ve already come across the work of William Noglows - better known as Super Progressive. Whether you’ve tuned into his interviews with genre pioneers or seen his name on a line-up alongside Danny Tenaglia or Quivver, his impact is hard to ignore.
He’s not releasing records. He’s not headlining peak-time slots. But he’s quietly becoming one of the most vital figures in progressive house. And he’s doing it by blending journalism, DJing and education into one unique role.
William’s podcast, Super Progressive, is the go-to space for in-depth chats with artists who’ve shaped and continue to shape the genre. Think Paul Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, Yotto, and Ezequiel Arias. These aren’t surface-level Q&As. They’re a deep dive into the past, present and future of progressive house.
“What I’ve learned,” he says, “is that back in the early 90s when progressive house came into its own, the genres weren’t so defined and divided. A ‘progressive’ set would include house, trance, techno… it was more about well-produced music than strict categories.”
That mindset carries through in how William curates his guests. “I let the listeners drive most of the guest choices,” he explains. “I'm always in the DMs asking who they want on next. If I meet an up-and-coming talent at a gig, we’ll usually set something up. It’s very natural.”
It’s this mix of heritage and curiosity that makes Super Progressive more than a podcast. It’s a living archive. A fan-led movement. A place where emerging producers like Mike Rish and Ezequiel Arias get equal shine next to legends like Dave Seaman and Nick Warren.
“With the rising stars, I relate to them more because we’re the same age and have the same heroes,” he says. “But I also admire them a lot. Super Progressive can help them reach the older generation who haven’t explored the newer wave of the scene.”
Behind the decks, William takes on a role many overlook - the warm-up. He’s opened for the very artists he interviews, including Anthony Pappa, Danny Howells and Quivver. Not as a fanboy moment, but as someone trusted to set the tone.
“A great warm-up set should make clubbers feel welcome,” he says. “I try to create the kind of atmosphere I’d want to walk into. Simple transitions, groovy tracks, and an energy that says: you’re in the right place.”
He doesn’t see it as a stepping stone to bigger slots. He chooses warm-up. “I’d rather be a small part in a night that’s special for a lot of people than the headliner at a night where I’m the one getting the most out of it.”
That humility shows. He speaks about his favourite moment behind the decks not in terms of prestige, but presence: “At the most recent Super Progressive event, I played the first opening set. Later on, my partner Lloyd Barwood invited me back up for one last track before Quivver. I played D-Nox and Stereo Underground’s ‘Spacefly’ to a completely packed room. Quivver loved it. That meant the world.”
He’s also started promoting his own events in London under the Super Progressive banner. The scale is small - intentionally. “We only sell one hundred tickets,” he says. “But it’s really special for everyone who comes. Our event might be the only place you’ll see someone like Quivver in a sold-out room that intimate.”
For William, it’s never been about clout or career moves. It’s about making a contribution. “No matter the size of the event, contributing to a scene you love is worth it.”
Outside of music, William has found a way to bring his passion into education too. He’s launched an online course to help DJs use Instagram more effectively - not just for visibility, but to give them more time to focus on the music. And more is coming.
“I realised I don’t just want to entertain people who like this music,” he says. “I want to help them, whether that’s with their projects or what they’re going through. So now I’m working on more online courses, which I’ll be announcing soon.”
So What’s Next? “More interviews. More long-form history videos. More online courses. More events,” he says. “Just continuing to build.”
If you're into progressive house and you care about its past, present and future - keep Super Progressive on your radar. And if you ever catch William warming up the room, get there early. That’s where the real magic starts.
Wiliam Noglows / Super Progressive
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